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A 45-year-old man from Madhya Pradesh's Jabalpur was allegedly murdered by a woman who pretended to fall in love with him, married him in a staged ceremony and then killed him, all for his land.
The victim, Indrakumar Tiwari, a part-time teacher and farmer from Padwar (Khitola), had attended a spiritual gathering where he shared his story that he has no one to look after his 18-acre land. This moment was captured in a viral video where he addressed his concerns to a popular spiritual figure, Aniruddhacharya Maharaj.
Police believe that this viral clip caught the attention of the accused woman who then began plotting the crime.
What Indrakumar Tiwari Had Said
In the video that is now widely shared online, Indrakumar could be seen talking to Aniruddhacharya Maharaj during a satsang. He mentioned that he was struggling in finding a life partner and how he had no one to look after his 18-acre land. The godman, known for his quirky responses, playfully suggested Indrakumar become a 'sadhu" and donate his land for public good.
Soon after the video gained traction, a woman named Sahiba Bano allegedly took notice. According to the police, she created a fake identity using a forged Aadhaar card and reached out to Indrakumar on social media, posing as Khushi Tiwari.
Police say Indrakumar agreed to meet her and travelled to Gorakhpur. There, she allegedly staged a fake marriage ceremony with him. Just hours after the ceremony, with the help of two accomplices, she murdered him and dumped his body in a drain.
'Khushi Tiwari contacted Indrakumar and proposed marriage to him. He agreed to marry her. The woman then laid a trap along with her associates," Kushinagar Superintendent of Police Santosh Kumar said as quoted by NDTV.
Investigators later found that the accused had planned to use the wedding photos to pose as Indrakumar's widow and claim ownership of his land.
Who Is Aniruddhacharya Maharaj?
Aniruddhacharya Maharaj, often called Pookie Baba by social media users, is a well-known spiritual speaker who became popular for his funny and sharp replies during satsangs. His way of adding humour to spiritual talks has made him a viral sensation.
वेज नोन-वेज का एक इशू यहां भी चल रहा है मित्रो। #aniruddhacharya #Muzaffarnagar #UP pic.twitter.com/fO7QAjFPyn — Mukesh Mathur (@mukesh1275) July 20, 2024
According to Financial Express, he was born as Anirudh Tiwari on September 27, 1989, in Jabalpur, Madhya Pradesh. He was interested in spirituality from a young age. Later, he moved to Vrindavan where he studied Sanskrit and major Hindu texts like the Bhagavad Gita, Ramayana and Mahabharata.
Even though his teachings are based on Sanatan Dharma, it is his light and relatable approach that connects with people. His videos often trend online including one where he jokingly calls biscuits 'vis-ka-kit" (poison kit) which turned into a viral meme.
In 2023, he was recognised by the World Book of Records London, supported by the British Parliament, for having the highest number of YouTube subscribers for Shrimad Bhagwat Katha and other spiritual content as of September 2023. In 2024, he also received a doctorate from an American university.
Huge Fan Following On Social Media
Aniruddhacharya Maharaj is hugely popular online. He has over 3 million followers on Instagram and more than 15 million subscribers on YouTube. His funny and engaging way of speaking has helped him reach a wide audience far beyond the usual spiritual followers.
His Family And Income
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Aniruddhacharya is married to Arti Tiwari and they have two sons. He earns around Rs 45 lakh per month, including Rs 2 lakh from his YouTube channel. According to him, he donates most of the money he earns.
He claimed that he was once invited to join the reality TV show Bigg Boss but chose not to take part.
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